The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparingnovel substituted-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI)(see formula IV)which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and forproduction ofmedicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. Moreparticularly,the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable forpreparation of thecompound of the formula (I)(see formula I)which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments fortreatmentand/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.